Handiquilter ProStitcher Lite Installation Instructions Manual

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C79 M23 Y18 K0

HANDI QUILTER COMPUTERIZED QUILTING SYSTEM

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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Frame or the HQ Little Foot

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3D INTERACTIVE INSTRUCTIONS

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Page 1 C79 M23 Y18 K0 HANDI QUILTER COMPUTERIZED QUILTING SYSTEM IN50005 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS on the HQ Loft Frame or the HQ Little Foot Frame ™ ™ BEFORE YOU BEGIN 3D INTERACTIVE INSTRUCTIONS DOWNLOAD THE FREE APP F O R T H I S P R O D U C T C A N B E F O U N D I N...
Page 2 Online Resources Download the latest version of this manual at: http://www.prostitcher.com/lite Check for software updates to Pro‑Stitcher Lite at: http://www.prostitcher.com/lite Access videos about your Pro‑Stitcher products: http://www.prostitcher.com/lite Download tutorials for Pro‑Stitcher Lite: http://www.prostitcher.com/lite Follow Pro‑Stitcher on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ProStitcher Instagram: @prostitcherquilting ©...
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ................4 Congratulations on Your Pro‑Stitcher Lite® Purchase ........8 Parts List ......................10 Installing the Pro‑Stitcher Lite Assembly on the HQ Simply Sixteen ....14 Installing the Pro‑Stitcher Lite Tray Assembly ....................14 Install the Y‑Rack ............................15 Frame Assembly .............................
Page 5: Important Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions Save these instructions This machine is intended for household or commercial use. Disclaimer Pro‑Stitcher and its Representatives are in no way legally responsible or liable for damage to the Pro‑Stitcher Lite when used improperly or not in accordance with the guidelines stated in this manual or when used on machine quilting frames not recommended by Handi Quilter.
Page 6 Read these instructions before using the machine To use the system safely 1. Keep hands and loose clothing away from wheels, gears or other moving parts. 2. Turn the system off and unplug the cord in the following cases: • Turn the system off and unplug the cord in the following cases: •...
Page 7 Conservez ces consignes Cette machine est destinée à un usage domestique. Avertissement Pro‑Stitcher et ses représentants ne sont en aucun cas juridiquement responsables des dommages causés à Pro‑Stitcher Lite lorsque cellle‑ci est utilisée de manière inadéquate ou non conforme aux consignes énoncées dans ce manuel ou lorsqu’elle est utilisée sur des cadres de machine à...
Page 8 Lisez ces consignes avant d’utiliser la machine Pour utiliser la machine en toute sécurité 1. N’approchez pas les mains et les vêtements amples des roues, des engrenages ou des autres pièces mobiles. 2. Mettez la machine hors tension et débranchez le cordon dans les cas suivants : •...
Page 9: Congratulations On Your Pro-Stitcher Lite® Purchase
Congratulations on Your Pro‑Stitcher Lite® Purchase Pro‑Stitcher is proud to offer you easy‑to‑use robotic systems for computer‑guided quilting using the latest technology with the best value for your money. We provide inspiration and education to enhance your transition into computer‑guided machine quilting. Because the world of computer‑guided quilting is constantly changing, we invite stay up‑to‑date by checking our website frequently for news, software updates, tutorials, and more.
Page 10 Optional U.S. Grounding GROUNDED OUTLET BOXES METAL TAB FOR SCREW GROUNDING SCREW GROUNDING ADAPTER This product is for use on a nominal 120 V or nominal 220 V circuit and has a grounding plug that looks like the plug illustrated in sketch A above. A temporary adapter, which looks like the adapter illustrated in sketches B and C, may be used to connect this plug to a 2‑pole receptacle as shown in sketch B if a properly grounded outlet is not available.
Page 11: Parts List
Parts List This list shows the parts of the Pro‑Stitcher Lite for the HQ Simply Sixteen. NOTE: The parts photographed in this manual may look different from the ones you received. Item Quantity Photo A. Pro‑Stitcher Lite Installation Instructions (This guide) B.
Page 12 Item Quantity Photo G. Y‑axis mounting bracket assembly: QM50000‑7 S. Y‑bracket to machine screws: QM10713 (Screw-#10-24 x 5/8 SLF ZN) I. Power cord G3 Locking USA: QM20304 J. Tablet power cable Power cable from machine to tablet: QM20147 K. USB Cable Communication cable from tablet to machine: QM20148 L.
Page 13 Item Quantity Photo P. Cable Clip Mounts QM10294 T. Cable‑PS Lite to Transition box Communication cable from transition box to PSL: QM20150 U. Cable‑PS Lite to Transition Box Communication from transition box to machine: QM20151 V. PS Lite Transition Box Assembly Transition Box PSL w/wire tie: QM50004 Item...
Page 14 Parts needed for HQ Loft Frame ONLY Z. 8‑Foot Loft Frame Table Top Kit‑PS QF01501‑PSL Pro-Stitcher Lite for the HQ Simply Sixteen Installation Instructions | 13...
Page 15: Installing The Pro-Stitcher Lite Assembly On The Hq Simply Sixteen
Installing the Pro‑Stitcher Lite Assembly on the HQ Simply Sixteen These instructions are for installing Pro‑Stitcher Lite on the HQ Simply Sixteen machine. Pro‑Stitcher recommends installation by an authorized Pro‑Stitcher retailer if available. Tools required • Power drill • 2.5mm hex wrench •...
Page 16: Install The Y-Rack
4. Place the Pro‑Stitcher Lite tray assembly (see Parts List, item E) onto the HQ Simply Sixteen carriage and place the one new longer screw and washer into the outside hole (location circled in the image). Note the position of the longer circled screw and washer.
Page 17: Frame Assembly
3. Attach the Y‑Rack to the bottom of the front and rear base plates with the two mounting screws. Orient the blue Flexirack toward the middle of the machine; the bolt holes should be toward the outside. Use a flat screwdriver or 5/16‑inch nut driver to tighten the two screws.
Page 18: Hq Loft Frame Table Top Installation Instructions
HQ Loft Frame Table Top Installation Instructions Parts List 2. Remove the protective cover from the tape on PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION the three crossbar supports on the right side of the frame. QF01501‑RAW 4‑Foot Table Top Section 3. Remove the clear backing from the smooth QF00043 Double‑sided Foam 118 inches bottom side of both table tops.
Page 19: Installation On The Hq Loft Frame
Installation on the HQ Loft Frame Install the Flexirack on the HQ Loft Frame (For installation instructions on the HQ Little Foot Frame, go to page 23.) Locate the blue 10‑foot Flexirack (see Parts List, item B) and your carriage with the Pro‑Stitcher Lite tray assembly mounted.
Page 20 2. The blue Flexirack and the black gear need to be aligned with one another. The blue Flexirack will be mounted to the FRONT of the table. Starting at one end of the table, begin mounting the blue Flexirack to the front of the table while aligning it to the front black gear on the Pro‑Stitcher Lite carriage.
Page 21 5. Trim the Flexirack to length using a knife or wire cutters. The blue Flexirack does not need to extend the full width of the table and can be a couple of inches shorter on either end. 6. At both ends of the blue Flexirack, use two of the small metal clamps (see Parts List, item C) to hold the ends firmly in place.
Page 22: Hq Little Foot Frame 4-Wheel Track Installation Instructions
HQ Little Foot Frame 4‑Wheel Track Installation Instructions Parts List Item Quantity Part Number Track Assemby (Four‑Wheel ‑ Front) QF05300‑11 Includes: QF05300‑08 QF05300‑06 • Front Track Support QF05300‑10 • Front Adapter Rail QM10277 • Track • Screws ‑ M4x4 SKB ZN Track Assemby (Four‑Wheel ‑...
Page 23 Replace the 8‑Wheel Track with the 4‑Wheel Track 1. Remove the 8‑wheel track supports already installed on the table top. Remove the three large flange head screws holding each of the front and rear eight‑wheel track supports in place from the bottom side of the table top.
Page 24: Installation On The Hq Little Foot Frame
Installation on the HQ Little Foot Frame Installing the Flexirack Mount (For installation instructions on the HQ Loft Frame, go to page 18.) back 1. Remove the button‑head screws holding the track support to the front white adapter rail base and set them aside;...
Page 25: Align The Tracks To The Carriage
Align the Tracks to the Carriage 1. Place the four‑wheel carriage on the tracks. Ensure the distance between the front and rear tracks is correct and consistent for the wheels. Move the carriage along the track and slide the tracks closer or further apart as needed.
Page 26: Install The X-Rack On The Hq Little Foot Frame
Install the X‑Rack on the HQ Little Foot Frame Locate the blue 10‑foot Flexirack (see Parts List, item B) and the Pro‑Stitcher Lite tray assembly (see Parts List, item E) mounted in the carriage (not shown in the parts list). NOTE: Unroll and straighten the blue Flexirack, allowing it to relax so it will be easier to lay it onto the table top.
Page 27 2. Starting at one end of the table, begin mounting the blue Flexirack to the front of the table while aligning it to the front black gear on the Pro‑Stitcher Lite assembly carriage. Ensure the blue Flexirack is close nough to the table top edge to be secured by the clamps and screws into the predrilled and tapped inserts in the mount.
Page 28 4. Use the carriage or spacer as a guide and align the blue Flexirack with the black gear along the length of the table while removing the pink protective layer and pressing downward on the blue Flexirack while moving down the entire length of the table.
Page 29: Verify The Alignment
Verify the Alignment 1. Verify that the black Y‑axis gear engages the blue Flexirack for the Y‑axis at the front and the rear of the Y‑rack. To do this, look from the back of the machine between the bottom of the quilting machine and the top of the carriage.
Page 30: Set Up Pro-Stitcher Lite
Set Up Pro‑Stitcher Lite Â IMPORTANT: If necessary, use your hand to engage the black gears so they engage before placing the machine on the carriage. (See page for more information.) transition box 1. Place the Pro‑Stitcher Lite carriage on the frame with the power cord connection and encoder toward the back of the frame.
Page 31: Attach The Tablet To The Machine
Attach the Tablet to the Machine Attach the tablet bracket 1. Remove the 3 front handlebar screws. These screws will be reused, so make sure you do not lose or discard them. 2. Install the special adapter (see Parts List, item R) to the front of the machine where you removed the front handlebar using the three screws you removed in step 1 above.
Page 32 Attaching the transition box to the bracket 1. Remove the bracket knob and washer. Hold the bolt into the bracket and place the transition back front box bracket, washer and knob onto the bolt. Hand tighten the knob. 2. Insert the end of the zip tie from front to back through the bracket and transition box and then back through the box and bracket to the front.
Page 33: Power On And Shut Down Pro-Stitcher Lite
Power On and Shut Down Pro‑Stitcher Lite Check that the power cord is plugged into the power supply located at the back of the carriage and into an operational wall power outlet. The tablet power connection will be plugged into the quilting machine. NOTE: If the Pro‑Stitcher Lite power cable is unplugged from the carriage or wall outlet, the tablet will continue to run on battery power until the charge has be used up.
Page 34: Care For The Pro-Stitcher Lite Tablet
Care for the Pro‑Stitcher Lite Tablet The Pro‑Stitcher tablet is what powers your Pro‑Stitcher system. To help extend the life of your tablet, please follow the tips listed below: Keep your tablet at room temperature. Avoid high or low temperatures. •...
Page 35: Getting Started With Pro-Stitcher Lite
Getting Started with Pro‑Stitcher Lite To move the quilting machine after the software has loaded • To move the quilting machine after the software has loaded, the motors should be disengaged. Press the Motors button in the upper‑right corner of the screen (Lock icon) to disengage the motors. Note that the button changes from a closed lock to an open lock.
Page 36: Update The Pro-Stitcher Lite Software
Update the Pro‑Stitcher Lite Software Pro‑Stitcher would like to make sure your software is always up to date. Here are the steps to take to ensure you have the latest version of Pro‑Stitcher Lite. 1. In the Pro‑Stitcher Lite software, select the “i” icon in the upper right‑hand corner of the screen.
Page 37: Updating Pro-Stitcher Lite On The Tablet
Updating Pro‑Stitcher Lite on the Tablet 1. Insert the USB drive into the USB port on the Pro‑Stitcher tablet. On the Pro‑Stitcher screen, select File and then Update. 2. Pro‑Stitcher will automatically show all updates saved on the USB drive. Select the update you Installed Version: [Version#] wish to install, and then select Run.
Page 38 7. Select Close. 8. Wait for up to several minutes for the next step to finish. 9. Mark the “I have read…” box and select Install to begin installing the .NET 4.6.1 Framework files required for Pro‑Stitcher Lite. Â IMPORTANT: If the .NET installer indicates that you have more current version, close the message box and continue to follow the on‑screen instructions to complete...
Page 39 12. Press Finish when the installation is complete. 13. When prompted to restart the computer, select Restart Later. 14. When you see the “Intallation Completed” message, press the Close button. 15. When the pop‑up screen closes, the Pro‑Stitcher Lite software will automatically start.
Page 40: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem/Symptom Corrective Measure No display on the touchscreen monitor The Pro‑Stitcher Lite tablet computer is powered off. Press the Power button of the tablet to turn it on. There is no power to the tablet computer. Ensure the power cord to the Pro‑Stitcher Lite is plugged in to a powered outlet.
Page 41 Problem/Symptom Corrective Measure The black gears do not engage the blue Flexirack When the quilting machine is pushed by hand, Make sure the black gears fully engage the blue rack. the horizontal and/or vertical crosshair lines do Use the manual engagement/disengagement tool to not move.
Page 42 Problem/Symptom Corrective Measure Positioning a pattern using the Reset Home button When the Reset Home button is pressed, the The Reset Home button is not intended to be used as pattern is not positioned properly. a repositioning tool. Reset Home simply makes the current needle position match up with the “X=0, Y=0”...
Page 43 Problem/Symptom Corrective Measure Jumps between repeated patterns Use of any of the Repeat options results in a When using the Repeat functions, if the start and/or jump between each pattern stop points are within the block of the pattern (i.e. they are not located at the left and right‑hand sides of the pattern block and/or not at the same height), there will be a jump between each repeat of the pattern.
Page 44 Problem/Symptom Corrective Measure Error messages Buffer Underflow If a message with the words "Buffer Underflow" appears while stitching, it is an indication that data is not getting to the motors quickly enough. This may be due to something in the tablet computer tying up the CPU.
Page 45: Warranty
Warranty Warranty issued should, whenever possible, first Warranty issued should, whenever possible, first be submitted to the Authorized Representative be submitted to the Authorized Representative who completed your service and training. These who completed your service and training. These representatives have been selected for their representatives have been selected for their dedication to customer satisfaction and have been dedication to customer satisfaction and have been...
Page 46 Specific exclusions of warranty limitations include, HQ does not assume, or authorize any person to but are not limited to the following: assume on its behalf, any other obligation of liability other than that sent forth herein. •General, consequential, incidental or special damages including damage to fabric or material, the Some states do not allow exclusion of limitation cost of rework or lost profits, the cost of installation...
Page 47 Return Material Authorization Pro‑Stitcher Lite and HQ quilting machine. Number (RMA). RMAs may be obtained by email (sales@handiquilter.com) or by calling customer Servicing is recommended for your Pro‑Stitcher support at 801‑292‑7988 or toll‑free at 1‑877‑ quilting machine annually from a qualified 697‑8458.
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Page 49: Pro-Stitcher Lite Warranty Registration
Warranty Registration ® Mail or Fax completed Warranty Registration Card within 30 days of purchase. If you have questions, email support@prostitcher.com or call Customer Relations at 1‑855‑777‑5257. Online warranty registration is also available at https://handiquilter.com/machine‑registration/. MAIL: Handi Quilter, Inc. FAX: 801‑294‑3011 Warranty Registration Dept.
Page 51 Pro‑Stitcher Lite Training Checklist Customer Name: ___________________________________ Date of Purchase: __________ HQ Representative Shop Name: _______________________ Date of Training: ___________ Installation and Set Up Area Tab Pro‑Stitcher Tab Carriage System Clear Channel Lock Encoder Cables Open Area Emergency Stop Gears Engage in Racks Multi‑Point Area Freehand Record and Mark Rack System...
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